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Browser Isolation tool

OFCOM

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25 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the Office of Communications (OFCOM) in London, involves the award of a contract for a "Browser Isolation Tool" in the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method utilised was "selective," through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 26th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 14th March 2025 to 13th March 2028. This procurement sought a secure browser isolation tool to access blocked websites, catering to multiple locations, including the UK and various British overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in software services and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable contenders for such government contracts. The awarded supplier, Garrison Technology Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the potential scope for firms specialising in cybersecurity and software development to harness public sector contracts to expand their market presence and develop new solutions.

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Notice Title

Browser Isolation tool

Notice Description

Secure browser isolation tool to access websites blocked by internal web filtering use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a2dca63-f66b-4007-95fb-d3a37200706c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75621a4e-329b-46cc-a9be-0e1c2b26dcef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,755 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARRISON TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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